The Comedy About Spies
Adelphi Theatre
1 AUGUST – 26 SEPTEMBER 2026
Tue–Sat 19.30; Sat 14.30; Sun 14.30/19.00
About the show
Mischief’s most critically acclaimed adventure THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES is back, ‘bigger, better and more brilliantly bungling than ever’ (Daily Mail), with a limited 8-week mission recommencing this summer in London’s West End at the Adelphi Theatre.
Following a sold-out 2025 summer season, do not miss the award-winning BEST NEW PLAY (WhatsOnStage Awards 2026) from the hilarious team behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.
When a rogue British agent pilfers plans for a top-secret weapon, CIA and KGB spies converge on London’s Piccadilly Hotel in pursuit of the elusive file. ‘Abandon yourself to the madness’ (The Times) and join a clueless young couple, a hapless actor angling for an exciting spy movie role, and enough double agents to confuse even the sharpest operative, in a mission that’s hilariously out of control.
This ‘breathlessly funny’ (Time Out) and uproarious 1960’s spy escapade, bursts with enough confused missions, tangled identities, and miscommunication to ‘leave you crying helpless tears of laughter.’ (Guardian).
BOOK NOW. ASK QUESTIONS LATER.
August performance times (no group rates): Tue–Sat 19.30; Wed, Sat, Sun 14.30
BOOK & PAY BY MONDAY 1 JUNE 2026:
AUGUST
10+ best available tickets reduced to £49.50*
Valid Tue-Fri at at 7.30pm, from 4-28 August.
SEPTEMBER
10+ best available tickets reduced to £35*
Valid Tue-Thu at 7.30pm & Sun at 7pm, from 1-24 September.
STANDARD PRICING FROM 2 JUNE
SEPTEMBER PERFORMANCES ONLY
10+ bands A & B tickets reduced to £42.50*
10+ bands C & D tickets reduced to £32.50*
Valid Tue – Thu at 7.30pm and Sundays at 7pm, from 1 – 27 September only
Group Rates
10+ Bands B & C tickets reduced to £25
10+ Bands D & E tickets reduced to £20
Plus 1 free teacher for every 10 paid pupils
Valid Tue – Thu at 7.30pm, from 1 -27 September.
Workshops
An improvisation and clowning workshop, learning how to act outside the lines of a scripted scene.
Learn more about Theatre Workout's award-winning West End or outreach masterclasses here.
Your Visit
Address:
Strand, London, WC2R 0NS
Map link:
Age recommendation:
Age 10+
Running time:
2 hours 20 minutes
Additional Guidance:
Getting there:
All groups should arrive 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
Nearest Tube: Leicester Square, Charing Cross,
Nearest Station: London Charing Cross
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Coach Parking: Pick-up and drop-off points are available on Strand, CharinCoach drivers should visit TFL for more information regarding parking.
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